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Snijers confirmed for Rally Masters Killarney

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Patrick Snijers, seven-time Belgian Rally Champion and 1994 FIA European Rally Champion, will compete at Rally Masters Ireland in Killarney Racecourse on Saturday, September 27.

A legend of European rallying, Snijers is best known for his success in the BMW M3 E30, taking wins across Europe and including a famous Isle of Man victory in 1988.
He will drive a BMW M3 E30 in its original Bastos/Castrol red and white colours in Killarney, a replica of the car he made famous in 1988 with podiums in Belgium, Portugal and France on his way to second in the European Rally Championship.
The original car, registration GXI 9427, is now owned by Denis Cronin, who is also entered in the event.
GXI 9427 was campaigned by a host of top drivers in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Billy Coleman drove this car on Irish events in 1987, his final year as a professional driver.
The late, great Bertie Fisher took his first Rally of the Lakes win in this car, and Cronin has several Irish national wins to his name behind the wheel of this famous BMW.
Rally Masters Ireland will feature 50 iconic rally cars and 50 drivers, with seven BMW drivers already confirmed.
“I am really looking forward to getting back to Ireland, I have many fond memories including Déjà vu Tralee three years ago,” said Snijers. “A big thanks to Aiden Long and FionnSport for supplying a BMW M3 for me to drive and Ahern’s BMW in Castleisland for their support too.”
Coleman, Cronin, and Fisher’s nephew Alistair Fisher will all attend Rally Masters, with Coleman also confirmed as a driver of one of the seven BMW M3s entered,
Among the early entries are World Rally Championship driver Josh McErlean in a Ford Focus WRC and three MG Metro 6R4s.
Other Irish rally names confirmed include James Cullen, expected in a Nissan 240 RS, and Stephen Murphy in a Ford Escort WRC.
The event is run by Killarney and District Motor Club with support from Motorsport Ireland and Kingfisher Insurance.
Proceeds will go to The Jack and Jill Foundation and Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice.
Event details: Saturday, September 27 at Killarney Racecourse. Gates open 10am, and the event ends 4.30pm.
Tickets: Adults €25, Family €60, Under 18 €10, Under 10 free with an adult.
Tickets must be pre-booked via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rally-masters-killarney-tickets-1561967971249

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The local success at the AsIAm awards was a double celebration for committee member Claire Fowler, whose son Max earned a national title for his work in podcasting last week.

Max Fowler, a Transition Year student at St Brendan’s College, placed third in the Young Journalist Ireland awards in Dublin. He was recognized for his podcast, In Conversation with Max Fowler and Guests, which provides a personal look into life as a teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The ceremony was hosted by Róisín Ingle of the Irish Times, with Minister Patrick O’Donovan also in attendance. The judges praised the podcast for its high quality and honest discussion, stating that Max’s openness created an engaging conversation that builds better understanding of his experiences.
St Brendan’s College congratulated Max on the achievement, saying that his work reflects a bright future for the medium. The award-winning podcast can be heard on the ‘Sem Cast’ channel on Spotify.

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Nine schools benefit from support fund projects

  Nine schools in Killarney have focused more on energy awareness thanks to a novel initiative spearheaded by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with generous support from Kerry County […]

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Nine schools in Killarney have focused more on energy awareness thanks to a novel initiative spearheaded by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with generous support from Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund.

The finance provided helped the Chamber to purchase televisions, wall brackets and meters for each location . The schoolsbenefittong from the funding are Killarney Community College, St Oliver’s Primary School, St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, St Brendan’s College, The Monastery, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Holy Cross Mercy, Scoil Bhride Loreto and Lissivigeen National School.
The Community Support Fund funds were used to purchase meters for each school and these have been installed by energy management specialists Acutrace.
Televisions and wall brackets were also installed for each school to display the energy usage which is very educational for teachers and pupils.
Holy Cross Mercy National School chose to spend its allocation on a separate biodiversity project to purchase outdoor school flower signage, featuring a trail around the garden which is a great learning tool for children.
The signs also come with matching nature trail sheets as well as flower bundle digital resource packs, including classroom display cards and worksheets
The overall aim of Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund is to provide flexible, financial support to community groups and local organisations who wish to undertake projects which will improve the range and quality of community projects and facilities within their areas.
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